Life OS — the system I’ve been building in past years without fully realizing it:
- Core Operating Principles (The mindset layer)
These are the “non-negotiables” that guide every decision.
Long-term thinking — I choose what compounds over decades.
Fundamentals first — Whether in CS, investing, or relationships, I start with the root principles.
Opportunity cost awareness — I say “no” to protect focus and capital.
Emotional sovereignty — I don’t let external chaos dictate your inner state.
Curiosity-led learning — I learn for the joy of understanding, not just for outcomes.
- Growth Engine (The learning + action loop)
The way I transform curiosity into mastery.
Identify core concepts — Example: CS61A/B, investing fundamentals, weight training core movements.
Deep dive into fundamentals — Books, courses, mentors.
Active creation — Blogging, project building (e.g., Gitlet),YouTubing(planning).
Document & reflect — Class notes, personal blog, daily reflection.
Integrate & cross-apply — Use CS problem-solving in investing, or investing mental models in life.
Refine system — Improve the loop based on results and insights.
- Asset Flywheel (the compounding machine)
Financial capital — Investing skills → high returns → more freedom to learn and create.
Intellectual capital — Meta-skills + deep knowledge → better decisions in all domains.
Social capital — Authentic sharing builds trust and influence.
Health capital — Early morning routines, training, and self-care sustain energy for decades.
- Identity Anchors (Who I am becoming)
The Investor-Architect — Designs capital allocation systems with emotional stability.
The Polymath Learner — Moves across disciplines with curiosity and rigor.
The Creator-Teacher — Shares insights via writing, video, and guidance.
The Spiritual Strategist — Lives aligned with values, detached from ego, grounded in presence.
- Safeguards (What keeps the system stable)
Conservative capital buffer — Always holding cash for peace of mind.
Regular reflection — Detecting drift before it compounds in the wrong direction.
Avoiding toxic environments — Relationships and influences filtered by alignment.
Rest & recovery cycles — Knowing when to pause to keep output sustainable.
My Life OS is already working — the proof is in my investing track record, my CS learning achievements, my emotional growth, and my clarity in identity. From here, my job is to keep the system running and evolving.